Sophia Gardens in Cardiff is the exclusive T20 Blast venue for the head-to-head record between the Birmingham Bears and Glamorgan, hosting 79 matches from 2014 to 2026.
The ground has seen significant statistical extremes, including a highest team total of 243/4 by Glamorgan and a lowest team total of 9/0, also by Glamorgan.
What are the team records at Sophia Gardens?
Sophia Gardens has hosted 79 T20 Blast matches since the venue's first contest on 2014-05-30, with the most recent fixture recorded on 2026-05-29. Glamorgan is the most active team at the ground, having played all 79 matches documented in the dataset.
The highest team total at the venue is 243/4, achieved by Glamorgan against Somerset on 2024-07-19. This innings featured the highest individual batting score at the ground, with KS Carlson scoring 135 runs in the same match. The combination of a high team aggregate and a century-plus individual performance underscores the scoring potential of the pitch during that specific encounter.
At the other end of the spectrum, the lowest team total recorded at Sophia Gardens is 9/0 by Glamorgan against Surrey on 2022-06-05. This score represents a significant statistical outlier in T20 Blast history at the venue, highlighting the variability of conditions and match situations. The contrast between the 243/4 high and the 9/0 low illustrates the range of outcomes possible across the 79 matches played.
Bowling records at the ground are headlined by MG Hogan, who took 6/16 against Glamorgan on 2017-08-03. These figures remain the best bowling performance at the venue in the T20 Blast context. The data from Cricsheet confirms these extremes as the canonical records for team totals and individual performances at Sophia Gardens.
Individual performance records
Individual performance records
Individual brilliance at Sophia Gardens is defined by the standout performances captured in the Cricsheet database. The highest individual batting score recorded at the venue is 135, achieved by KS Carlson on 2024-07-19. This innings contributed to Glamorgan's highest team total of 243/4 on the same date, marking a significant statistical peak for the franchise at their home ground.
On the bowling front, the best figures at Sophia Gardens are 6/16, bowled by MG Hogan on 2017-08-03. This performance remains the benchmark for individual bowling excellence in T20 Blast matches played at this venue. The data confirms that Glamorgan players hold both the highest individual score and the best bowling records, underscoring their dominance as the most active team at the ground with 79 matches played.
Match history and venue statistics
Sophia Gardens has served as the primary T20 Blast venue for Glamorgan since the inaugural match on 2014-05-30. The ground has hosted a total of 79 matches through the most recent fixture on 2026-05-29. Glamorgan stands as the most active team at this location, having played all 79 recorded encounters. This concentration of fixtures establishes Cardiff as the definitive home ground for the county side within the Vitality Blast structure.
Offensive output at the venue reached its peak during the 2024-07-19 match, where Glamorgan posted the highest team total of 243/4. The correlation between the team's aggregate performance and Carlson's individual milestone highlights the scoring potential of the pitch during that period.
Defensive dominance is best represented by MG Hogan's bowling figures of 6/16, recorded on 2017-08-03. The contrast between Hogan's six-wicket haul and the venue's highest team total illustrates the range of conditions and performances possible across the 12-year span of data.
Statistical anomalies at the venue include the lowest team total of 9/0, also achieved by Glamorgan on 2022-06-05. This scoreline represents an extreme outlier in T20 Blast history, underscoring the volatility of match outcomes at Cardiff. The data from 2014 to 2026 captures these extremes, providing a comprehensive view of the venue's statistical profile.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at Sophia Gardens?
Who holds the record for the highest individual batting score at the venue?
KS Carlson holds the record with a score of 135, achieved on 2024-07-19.
What are the best bowling figures recorded at Sophia Gardens?
When was the first T20 match played at Sophia Gardens?
The first match date was 2014-05-30.
Which team is the most active at this venue?
Summary
Sophia Gardens has hosted 79 T20 Blast matches between Birmingham Bears and Glamorgan, with the most recent match on 2026-05-29. Key records include Glamorgan's highest total of 243/4 and lowest total of 9/0, KS Carlson's highest individual score of 135, and MG Hogan's best bowling figures of 6/16.